Food grain stocks in country exceed 20.6 lakh tons

The government food grain reserves remain at a satisfactory level, helping ensure the country's food security. 

According to the Directorate General of Food's daily report on the food grain situation on 17 June, the total government stock of food grains in the country, including floating stocks, has reached 2,060,507 metric tons.

The government warehouses currently hold 1,596,579 metric tons of rice, 336,831 metric tons of wheat, and 161,084 metric tons of paddy. 

As a result, the total stock excluding floating stocks stands at 2,038,114 metric tons. 

When floating stocks of 20,432 metric tons of wheat and 1,962 metric tons of rice are added, the overall stock reaches 2,060,507 metric tons. 

The quantity of paddy is converted into rice equivalent before being included in the total stock figure.

The nationwide Boro procurement campaign from domestic sources is currently in full swing during the 2025–26 fiscal year. 

Up to 17 June 2026, a total of 718,373 metric tons of Boro food grains had been procured. 

This includes 184,375 metric tons of paddy, 566,067 metric tons of parboiled rice, 31,968 metric tons of non-parboiled rice, and 494 metric tons of wheat. 

Here too, paddy has been converted into rice at a ratio of 100:65 for calculating the total procurement.

From 1 July 2025 to 17 June 2026, a total of 8,583,051 metric tons of food grains were imported through both government and private sectors. 

Of this amount, 7,316,194 metric tons were rice and 1,266,857 metric tons were wheat.

A sector-wise analysis of imports shows that under government arrangements, including G2G agreements and international tenders, a total of 1,266,098 metric tons of food grains were imported, consisting of 531,080 metric tons of rice and 735,018 metric tons of wheat. 

On the other hand, the private sector imported 7,316,053 metric tons of food grains for commercial purposes, most of which were rice (6,581,976 metric tons), while wheat imports amounted to 734,077 metric tons. No rice or wheat was imported as food aid during the current fiscal year.

On 17 June 2026 alone, total food grain imports amounted to 5,120 metric tons, including 2,090 metric tons of rice and 3,030 metric tons of wheat imported through government channels.

Relevant officials stated that the current stock level will play a strong role in maintaining the country's food security and addressing any emergency situation. 

They also expressed optimism that the supply of rice and wheat in the market will remain stable as domestic procurement and import activities continue normally.

Mohammad Mamun Mia, Deputy Secretary of the Internal Procurement Division of the Ministry of Food, said that a stock of 1.35 million metric tons is considered a safe reserve. By that standard, the current stock level is highly secure.

Md. Jamal Hossain, Additional Director General (Acting) of the Directorate General of Food, told BSS that the government is working tirelessly to achieve its targets and that food stocks are currently at a very satisfactory level.

When asked about future prospects, Food Secretary Abu Taher Md. Masud Rana told BSS that food grain reserves are expected to increase further in the coming days as the collection of newly harvested Boro paddy and rice continues.

He said that the procurement campaign began on May 3 and will continue until 31 August. 

During this period, the government has set procurement targets of 500,000 metric tons of paddy, 1.2 million metric tons of rice, 100,000 metric tons of non-parboiled rice, and 50,000 metric tons of wheat, he said.

The secretary said food grain stocks are expected to continue increasing in the months ahead due to various government initiatives, including imports.